The thing that holds the front mesh pocket is almost disjointed, but according to other reviews, this pocket is almost useless.

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This cop tried to pick the pack up one-handed, and could not get it off the ground.

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He gave up and disgruntled backed off.

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I wrestled the pack onto a nearby bench, turned and put my arms through the straps, clipped the chest strap, gave a little hoist and snapped the hip padded belt, tightened the shoulder straps and walked away.

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The source seems to come from where the straps connect into the size adjuster.